The Bound Between Us

Chapter 445

Anastasia had unknowingly eaten the drugged soup, and Katie, stuck in her plan, had no choice but to serve the bird's nest soup as well. Both dishes were laced with abortifacients, a double dose of trouble. The drugs wouldn't kick in right away. After serving the bird's nest soup, Katie forced a smile and said, "Miss, we're running low on fruit at home. I'm heading out to get some."

Anastasia, not noticing anything strange about Katie's behavior, nodded. "Sure, go ahead, Katie. And don't overwork yourself. After you're done, take a break."

"Alright, alright," Katie replied, guilt gnawing at her. She couldn't bear to stay any longer or look Anastasia in the eyes. She quickly changed her clothes in the maid's room and left.

Once outside Southridge Estates, Katie immediately called Granny Anita. "The drugs have been administered. I watched Miss eat them myself. Granny, about the money..."

On the other end, Granny Anita couldn't hide her glee. "Don't worry, the cash is ready for you."

Granny Anita didn't dare to make a bank transfer, fearing it might be traced back to her, which would make facing her great-grandson impossible. She preferred keeping things quiet rather than causing a scene. Anastasia's pregnancy was already unstable, so if a miscarriage happened, they could easily explain it away.

back at Southridge Estates. She didn't dare

good appetite that day. She ate a hearty

feeling energetic, stayed downstairs in the living

soon fell asleep, not knowing why she felt exceptionally tired. In her sleep, she

her heart racing and a strange sense of panic washing over her. Clutching her chest, she took deep breaths, trying to calm herself. As she shifted her

the covers, revealing a significant amount of blood, just like in her nightmare. A sharp pain gripped her abdomen, as

didn't dare move, watching as her blood soaked the sheets. She trembled, her limbs

rushed upstairs. Seeing the blood-soaked sheets, she was momentarily stunned. She quickly went to Anastasia's side and said, "What happened,

of her wits. When she called the hospital, her words were jumbled, and

"Mom, will I lose